Redmi 14R vs Redmi Note 12R
The Redmi 14R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Redmi Note 12R (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 12R leads — 43/100 vs 38/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi 14R has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 12R has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 14R doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 14R
Redmi Note 12R
What makes Redmi 14R better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Redmi Note 12R better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better camera (30/100 vs 10/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 14R vs the Redmi Note 12R, the Redmi Note 12R scores 5 points higher (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R leads (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Redmi 14R and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Redmi 14R (30/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14R and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Redmi 14R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 14R | Redmi Note 12R | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 550 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP53 | |
| Dimensions | 171.9×77.8×8.2 mm | 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 14R
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Redmi Note 12R
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Redmi 14R
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 12R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 14R
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 12R
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 14R and Redmi Note 12R, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi 14R and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Note 12R notably outperforms the Redmi 14R (30/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi 14R and the Redmi Note 12R are nearly equal (46/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 12R and the Redmi 14R are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 14R or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi Note 12R edges out the Redmi 14R by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi 14R and the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi 14R has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi Note 12R — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 14R or the Redmi Note 12R?
The Redmi Note 12R leads on camera score (30/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 14R over the Redmi Note 12R?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Redmi Note 12R (30/100 vs 10/100).